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Local Business Spotlight: Cafe Erica
Offering a wide variety of baked goods, specialty coffee drinks and gelato, Cafe Erica is located on Main Street in downtown Hellertown.
One of the newest additions to the Saucon Valley business community is Cafe Erica, a bakery and coffee house that opened Aug. 23 at 637 Main Street in downtown Hellertown.
Owned by Vincent and Sue Cavataio, the cafe is already becoming popular, both for its warm atmosphere and the variety of delectable products it offers.
Along with specialty coffee drinks such as cappuccino, espresso and flavored coffee shots, a wide selection of smoothie and gelato flavors are available at this casual establishment. And the Cavataios are also attracting customers by offering breakfast food favorites such as bagels, muffins, croissants and homemade italian pastries like cannoli.
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So far the Cavataios said they have felt very welcomed by the Hellertown business community.
"The (borough) and mayor have been very helpful," Vincent said.
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Sue added that "the community of businesses has been very welcoming, and we have seen many locals coming in daily for coffee before opening their own stores."
In addition to overseeing the operation of the cafe, the Cavataios are busy planning the mid-fall opening of , that will be located next door at 639 Main Street and connected to Cafe Erica.
In light of the positive reception they've received with their first business in town, the couple said they are looking forward to its premiere.
Bella's will open at 4pm, Tuesday through Sunday, and will serve Italian food in an upscale atmosphere.
Both businesses will be closed every Monday, in part to give the Cavataios more time to spend with their young family, which includes two girls who can sometimes be seen at Sue's side.
"Both Cafe Erica and Bella's were named after our two young daughters," Vincent explained.
The business hours for Cafe Erica are as follows:
Tues-Thurs: 6:30am to 9pm
Fri: 6:30am to 10pm
Sat: 8am to 10pm
Sun: 8am to 8pm
Cafe Erica currently offers its customers free wifi, according to its Facebook page, and free parking is available at the rear of the building, as well as along Main Street.
For more information, visit www.cafeerica.com.